The Sinister Wish(1939)
After losing almost all of his money, a young marquis discovers that among his few remaining possessions is a magical piece of leather which is capable of fulfilling any wish. However, every use of it will make it less effective and furthermore will shorten the life of its user. Nevertheless, the marquis uses the magical object ruthlessly in order to regain his wealth and especially to get the love of Feodora, an actress. But all his efforts only seem to lead to doom…
Movie: The Sinister Wish
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Feodora, Schauspielerin
Pauline, Silhouettenschneiderin
Blanchette, Besitzerin einer Schenke
Marquis Rafaél de Valentin
Pertignac, Kunsthändler, Rafaéls Freun
Canais, Feodoras Lakai und Geliebter
Jouet, Luftschiffer
Vignon
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After losing almost all of his money, a young marquis discovers that among his few remaining possessions is a magical piece of leather which is capable of fulfilling any wish. However, every use of it will make it less effective and furthermore will shorten the life of its user. Nevertheless, the marquis uses the magical object ruthlessly in order to regain his wealth and especially to get the love of Feodora, an actress. But all his efforts only seem to lead to doom…
Release Date
1939-10-05
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8
Rating:
4.0 startsTagline
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Languages:
Deutsch
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